Chapter 15
Madeline strode into the lobby while clenching her handbag. She was so nervous, especially with people walking around.
She recognized a few faces, as some people worked on TV, either as actors or actresses, hosts, or just people backstage.
They only saw Madeline Rose with heavy makeup. So, they probably don’t recognize her right now.
But that still didn’t help her feel better.
She told the receptionist her name, and the receptionist personally escorted her to the top floor of the building, where the CEO’s office was.
As they stood side by side in the elevator, the receptionist glanced at Madeline a few times and asked out of curiosity, "Miss Rose, have you been a friend of Mr. Lance Grant before?"
"Oh... uh... no," Madeline replied.
"Really? Because, strangely, Mr. Grant would allow someone very controversial into his office?" The receptionist commented. "Oh, I mean, no offense, Miss Rose. I’m just worried we will have bad publicity because of you. After all, you know... you’re just a cheap mistress."
Madeline’s eyes cooled off, and as the elevator door was opened, she said, "No offense taken." Madeline stepped out of the elevator and faced the receptionist, who was still inside. "But I want you to shut up the next time you meet me. Stay on your line, Miss Receptionist."
Madeline pressed the elevator button and watched the door close with the receptionist still inside.